#2: hydrocodone/APAP (Norco, Vicodin) | Treating Acute and Chronic Pain

This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug hydrocodone/APAP. Hydrocodone/APAP has a variety of brand names but most commonly known as Norco or Vicodin. It is a combination product containing an opioid and analgesic. Hydrocodone/APAP is typically used in the management of both acute and chronic pain. It comes in a tablet, solution, and elixir form. The main concerns are the potential for abuse, the CNS depressing effects, and not exceeding >4000 mg/day of acetaminophen (APAP). Constipation is a very common concern due to the opioid component so recommending a stool softener is highly recommended. Go to DrugCardsDaily.com for episode show notes which consist of the drug summary, quiz, and link to the drug card for FREE! Please SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, and RATE on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your favorite place to listen to podcasts are. The main goal is to go over the Top 200 Drugs with the occasional drug of interest. Also, if you’d like to say hello, suggest a drug, or leave some feedback I’d really appreciate hearing from you! Leave a voice message at anchor.fm/drugcardsdaily or find me on twitter @drugcardsdaily